Job Title: Deputy Head of Clinical Education and Development – Mental Health (Band 8a)
Reports to: UK Head of Clinical Education and Training
Location: Remote/London
Closing Date: 7th July
Kooth PLC is a digital mental health company committed to providing accessible mental health care for all, with a focus on children and young people in both the UK and the US. We aim to support the mental wellbeing of over 17 million people, boasting over twenty years of data and clinical excellence. We have been a trusted partner of the NHS and Local Authorities for over two decades, offering NICE-compliant services and holding a BACP accreditation. Kooth offers diverse access options, serving over 10.9 million people in the UK, providing immediate support without referrals, or waiting lists, available 24/7.
With a workforce of 600 employees, Kooth is passionate about professional development and diversity and inclusion.
We offer an opportunity to join a rapidly growing business with a genuine social purpose, aiming to support the mental wellbeing of over 17 million people.
Role Summary:
Kooth is a leading digital mental health provider, committed to accessible, effective, and person-centred care. As part of our mission to set a new standard in digital mental health education, we’re seeking a competent, clinical academic to join as Deputy Head of Clinical Education and Development. This role is ideally suited to someone who brings both frontline mental health experience and a solid grounding in academic rigour, curriculum structure, and evidence-informed learning design. More than clinical training alone, we’re looking for someone who can embed educational quality, drive validation processes, and contribute meaningfully to the development of our internal learning pathways and future accreditation ambitions.
This is an exciting leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of clinical practice, education, outcomes, and innovation. In this role, you will:
- Shape, deliver, and refine high-quality internal training,
- Ensure alignment with professional, regulatory, and academic standards.
- Deputise for the Head of Clinical Education and Training,
- Contribute to strategic direction, operational leadership, and accreditation readiness.
- If you are passionate about values-led, outcomes-focused learning and are energised by collaboration, co-production, and service impact—this could be your next career move.
Key Components
- Clinical Education & Curriculum Design (incl. accreditation) – 45%
- Strategic Leadership & Line Management – 20%
- Data, Outcomes & Quality Improvement – 15%
- Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration (internal + academic) -10%
- Governance, Reporting & Compliance -10%
Main Responsibilities
Key duties, (including, not limited):
Clinical Education Design & Delivery
- Design and deliver evidence-informed training for clinical, service delivery, and wider cross-functional teams
- Develop structured, academically credible training pathways that prepare for external accreditation
- Ensure content is therapeutically grounded and digitally engaging, informed by best practice and innovation
Academic Collaboration & Rigour
- Embed structured learning outcomes, assessment strategies, and quality assurance into programmes
- Align internal content with academic standards (e.g. level descriptors, mapped competencies)
- Support preparation for external validation, inspections, and educational governance
Leadership, Culture & Quality Improvement
- Line manage and support clinical educators and facilitators, modelling inclusive, psychologically safe leadership to foster team growth, performance, and reflective practice.
- Lead co-produced education design, embedding user voice and lived experience in all stages of learning development.
- Use clinical outcome data, learner feedback, and trend analysis to inform content updates, address knowledge gaps, and monitor education impact.
- Support the development and strategic use of Kooth’s clinical outcomes framework in education design, working with the
- Head of Clinical Education and Training to narrate progress and mitigate risk.
- Champion learning that demonstrably enhances digital care quality and clinical effectiveness.
- Collaborate across clinical governance, product, UX, and operational teams to ensure alignment and consistency across all education programmes.
- Deputise for the Head of Clinical Education and Training as required, representing the function and maintaining continuity across projects and team delivery.
Requirements
Essential
- A registered mental health professional (e.g. HCPC, NMC, Social Work England, BACP, UKCP)
- Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience with a strong clinical foundation in mental health care
- Demonstrable experience designing and delivering clinical education or training in a healthcare, academic, or digital setting
- Strong understanding and experience of curriculum design, learning outcomes, assessment planning, and educational governance (e.g. CPD frameworks, accreditation processes)
- Experience working in, or with, digital mental health services, with the ability to navigate and optimise systems for learning and service improvement
- Competent in the use and development of a Learning Management Systems (LMS) to support learning delivery, tracking, and improvement
- Experience designing or facilitating peer-led, cohort-based learning and reflective practice programmes
- Confident using outcome data, learner insights, and digital tools to inform education design, track quality, and drive continuous improvement
- Passion for values-led, inclusive, trauma-informed learning that empowers others and improves clinical outcomes
- Proven ability to lead or contribute to co-production with people with lived experience in the design and evaluation of learning
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in education, training, learning design, or supervision (e.g. PGCert, FHEA, Level 7 L&D, DProf Ed)
- Experience supporting or leading programme validation, external accreditation processes, or professional body submissions
- Familiarity with designing for hybrid or blended learning models in health or wellbeing contexts
- Expertise in quality assurance mechanisms (e.g. audit, evaluation frameworks, logic models) within education or clinical settings
- Experience working in cross-functional project teams across clinical, digital, and design environments
- Knowledge of NHS and regulatory education standards (e.g. Core Skills Training Framework, HEE guidance, NMC/HCPC/BACP education standards)
Benefits
Are you looking for a fulfilling career with attractive perks and a supportive work environment? Look no further! We’re excited to offer an incredible opportunity with a range of benefits that cater to your professional growth, well-being, and work-life balance.
1. Competitive Salary:
Dependant on experience, between £50,000 and £57,000
2. Generous Annual Leave
Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, in addition to public holidays, providing you ample time to recharge and spend quality moments with your loved ones.
3. Professional Development
Benefit from our yearly professional training programmes, tailored to your career aspirations and designed to enhance your skills and knowledge.
4. Financial Security
Secure your financial future with our pension contributions and annual company share option awards, giving you a stake in the success of the company.
5. Health and Well-being
Prioritize your health and well-being with our comprehensive AXA plan and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The EAP offers 24/7 telephone mental health support and access to GP consultations, ensuring your mental and physical health are taken care of.
6. Life Assurance:
Gain peace of mind knowing that you’re covered with life assurance, providing up to four times your annual salary to your loved ones in the unfortunate event of your passing.
7. Flexible Working
Embrace the flexibility of remote working, allowing you to create a work-life balance that suits your needs and maximizes your productivity.
8. Lifestyle Benefits
Take advantage of our Incapacity Income Protection to safeguard your financial stability in case of unforeseen circumstances.
If you’re seeking a stimulating career where your well-being, growth, and contributions are valued, we invite you to apply and become a part of our dynamic and supportive team. Join us as we strive for success together!
At Kooth, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and embraces the unique contributions of every individual. We believe in equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation.
Our dedication to creating a fair and unbiased environment is reflected in all aspects of our recruitment, hiring, and employment practices. We strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination, where every employee is treated with respect and dignity.
Request for Reasonable Adjustments:
We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants and employees with disabilities or individuals who require accommodations to participate in the application process, interviews, or job-related tasks. If you require any reasonable adjustments to ensure your equal participation in our recruitment process, please inform our Human Resources team.
Your openness will allow us to work together to provide appropriate accommodations and ensure a fair and accessible application and employment experience for everyone.
Kooth plc is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults . We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment. This will include a DBS check.
